2014 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · WR14 NXB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 93,605 miles, it had failed just one day prior with multiple significant mechanical defects. The presence of a fractured offside rear coil spring and a serious fluid leak on the nearside rear shock absorber, alongside a coolant leak, indicates that the owner only addressed faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The car covered roughly 14,000 miles between the December 2023 test at 63,681 miles and the December 2024 test at 77,785 miles. This steady usage suggests regular operation, yet the failure in late 2024 for a nearside front tyre with tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit demonstrates that basic consumable items were neglected until they reached a critical safety threshold. A buyer must personally inspect the cooling system thoroughly, as the coolant leak identified in December 2025 suggests potential issues with hoses or the water pump. The suspension also requires a close look; given the recent failure of a coil spring and shock absorber, the remaining dampers and rubber bushes should be checked for premature wear or perished rubber. Furthermore, the recurring issues with headlamp functionality across both 2024 and 2025 suggest a possible wiring fault or poor bulb seating that needs to be verified to ensure reliable illumination.